Williams light show moves out of Kingsville [Video]

A Kingsville family, who for years put up elaborate Christmas lights and decor outside their home on Marshwoods Boulevard, has instead put up a for sale sign this year.

Colton Williams said they plan to move out of Kingsville after town council passed a new by-law earlier this month that restricts large holiday displays and would require a person to obtain a holiday display permit.

“The Grinch is definitely a word that’s being tossed around a lot,” said Williams, who explained a small number of neighbourhood complaints led to the decision.

The by-law would also allow a clerk to impose certain conditions, such as the day and times the holiday display can occur and noise and traffic mitigation measures.

Williams said he was dismayed by the by-law, noting hundreds of hours of setup was required in years past to illuminate over 65,000 lights.

Source: Williams Light Show/Facebook.

“The town made their by-law so I …